Recent content by Gamma1214

For everything that you've mentioned, except hanging in the garage, I use paracord. It's cheap, doesn't stretch much and seems really durable. Also comes in varying thicknesses for higher strength or easier knot tying. For hanging, I've been using Harbor Freight bicycle lifts (replace the...

Like mem, I run 30" wide glass across the hull with a little overlap (inch & a half or so) and, even though aesthetics aren't terribly important to me, I don't think you'll see a noticeable decrease in clarity unless you use s-glass (& trade clarity for strength). The scratches will disappear...

Not much planned here but I try to stay flexible. I have one boat to finish and I'm hoping to build another stripper. I'll make some paddles and cut up a bunch of trees for future use (I've got some unusual species rounded up and I'm curious to see what the wood looks like). Other than that...

That's all that counts. I think we've all had that "I'm an idiot" moment. Beads look great

I don't own bags, although I do build floatation chambers into my strippers (even though they would float swamped without them). I might consider bags if I were to start tackling C3+ on a regular basis but that would limit space for gear which is far more important to me. Instead, I'll portage...

Al, not sure that you want a second opinion but I made that drive earlier this Fall and it's totally worth it IMO. I carry an inReach, I downloaded maps for the area before I left and had no problem navigating. Only thing I would do differently is take stuff for a couple of days. There are...

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Welcome to the site, Kirk. Always nice to see another builder in the fold and I'll look forward to following along if you decide to start a build thread.

Is that measuring front-to-rear on the roof or side-to-side?

Looks awesome! As you mentioned, the s-glass does not wet out as clear as the e-glass but the durability makes up for it IMO. Like Jim, I really doubt you'll even see the difference once it's all done. (and certainly no one else will notice it) Now the crappy part: sanding the inside.

It was OK. The Raven that I built last year is just better

I've seen him on Instagram with a book-signing table set up across from Kevin Callan so I know he does them. (I think that one was at Freezing Woman in Algonquin a few weeks ago) I looked on his website and he doesn't have a schedule posted.

First 3 days without a tent... I know that feeling. Seems like, even then, he's sure seeing lots of people.

The only tandem that I've ever paddled solo from the bow seat was the blue Sawyer that I took to the BWCA 4 years ago. Before I left, I removed the bow bucket, drilled the supports and reinstalled the seat facing the stern. I can switch it back in about 10 minutes if I need to. (Probably...

I wouldn't lose any sleep over something like that. "Old ways are the best ways" and disrespecting someone's wife or kids falls into the FAFO category as far as I'm concerned.